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TWiT 1086: The Great Beagle Migration - Pope Leo XIV's 1st Encyclical & Ferrari's 1st EV

Explore episode May 31, 2026

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The AI Political Money Machine: Crypto and AI Outspend Everyone

TWiT 1086: The Great Beagle Migration - Pope Leo XIV's 1st … · May 31, 2026 News

Andreessen Horowitz has become the single largest political donor in the current U.S. election cycle, outspending Big Oil, Big Pharma, and even Elon Musk. Molly White and Gary Rivlin explain that crypto and AI companies are running identical playbooks: dump hundreds of millions into politics, write your own regulation, and crush competitors with compliance costs.

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US Strikes 140+ Targets in Iran

NPR News: 07-13-2026 1AM EDT · Jul 13, 2026 News

The US military hit more than 140 targets in Iran overnight, striking drone launch sites, naval capabilities, and ammunition storage. Iran responded by launching drones and missiles toward Gulf states hosting American bases.

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Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71

NPR News: 07-13-2026 1AM EDT · Jul 13, 2026 News

Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina died of a torn aorta caused by long-term cardiovascular disease, the Washington DC medical examiner reported. Emergency personnel found him in cardiac arrest at his home Saturday evening; toxicology results are still pending.

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Philadelphia Hit by Violent Microburst Storms

NPR News: 07-13-2026 1AM EDT · Jul 13, 2026 News

A series of microburst storms slammed Philadelphia Saturday with winds up to 70 mph, collapsing a building in West Philly, downing power lines, and tearing off part of a housing authority roof. Cleanup is ongoing.

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Bangkok Pub Fire Kills at Least 27

NPR News: 07-13-2026 1AM EDT · Jul 13, 2026 News

At least 27 people were killed and dozens injured in an overnight fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand. Firefighters couldn't contain the blaze until early Monday, and the cause remains under investigation.

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Mitch McConnell Breaks Silence on Hospitalization

NPR News: 07-13-2026 12AM EDT · Jul 13, 2026 News

Mitch McConnell was hospitalized for weeks after a fall caused by his post-polio condition, then developed pneumonia. Now in rehab, the 84-year-old says he wants to return to the Senate as soon as his doctors allow — before his final term ends in January.

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Cory Booker Mourns 'Most Unexpected Friend' Lindsey Graham

NPR News: 07-13-2026 12AM EDT · Jul 13, 2026 News

Democratic Senator Cory Booker called Republican Lindsey Graham his 'most unexpected friend in the Senate' after Graham died late Saturday from a ruptured aorta. It's a rare, genuine expression of bipartisan grief in an era of deep political division.

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Data point 2 dead

NPR News: 07-13-2026 12AM EDT · Jul 13, 2026 News

Two people are dead and four injured after gunfire erupted at Toronto's Salsa on Saint Clair Festival, with 13,000 people present and no arrests made. The city has now seen at least 33 shootings in 2026.

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Bangkok Pub Fire Kills at Least 27

NPR News: 07-13-2026 12AM EDT · Jul 13, 2026 News

At least 27 people died when a fire broke out at a pub in Bangkok's Chatuchak neighborhood after what a witness described as a sudden explosion. Many victims were found huddled in bathrooms at the back; firefighters contained the blaze in under an hour.

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Ukraine's Prime Minister Resigns Amid Government Reshuffle

NPR News: 07-13-2026 12AM EDT · Jul 13, 2026 News

Ukraine's prime minister resigned, citing pride in leading during one of the nation's most difficult periods. Zelensky, who regularly reshuffles his government to inject fresh momentum, announced broader changes at the same time.